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Alec Bohm Homers, Collects Two More RBI
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. It was a 2-1 game in the sixth inning with the Cubs holding onto a slim lead, but Bohm's home run off potential NL Rookie of the Year Shota Imanaga put the Phillies ahead 2-1. […]
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Raisel Iglesias Locks Down 21st Save On Wednesday
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias nailed down the win in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Giants. Iglesias allowed an infield single to Matt Chapman after getting the first out, then recorded the final two outs with the last one coming via strikeout. It was the 34-year-old's 21st save of the season, tying him for fourth-most […]
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When Is Dylan Crews Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)
The Washington Nationals drafted Dylan Crews in the 2023 MLB Draft and he's quickly moved through the system. The Nationals' second-ranked prospect started 2023 in rookie ball and made it to Double-A by season's end. The right-handed hitter began this season at Double-A and is now hitting -- and hitting well -- at Triple-A, making […]
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Shay Whitcomb Belts 19th Home Run
Houston Astros shortstop prospect Shay Whitcomb went 1-for-4 at the plate Wednesday for Triple-A Sugar Land, walking once and belting his 19th home run of the season. Once thought of as a power-over-hit prospect, the 25-year-old has cut the K% down from 31.3% last season to 21.1% in 2024. The former fifth-round draft pick is […]
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Josue De Paula A Big Riser In Latest Rankings Update
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula rose 14 spots in the latest MLB.com prospect rankings update, from 78 to 64. The 19-year-old is the second- highest ranked prospect in the Dodgers' system and was able to shake off a 6-for-34 (.176) start to the Single-A season to go on to hit .299 over […]
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AJ Smith-Shawver Strikes Out Four In Rehab Game
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher prospect AJ Smith-Shawver (oblique) made his first rehab start with High-A Rome on Wednesday. The righty pitched two innings, allowing one earned run on one hit (a home run) and no walks while striking out four batters. The 21-year-old made one start for Atlanta this season before hitting the injured list […]
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Jacob Wilson Picks Up Where He Left Off
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson has hit safely in seven consecutive games since finishing up a rehab assignment, going 15-for-31 (.484) during the seven game stretch, including three home runs in his last four games. Known to have superb bat-to-ball skills, the 22-year-old has put it on full display this season, slashing .459/.494/.713 across […]
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Diego Cartaya Hitting Well At Triple-A
Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Diego Cartaya has hit the ground running at Triple-A, hitting safely in five of six games and going 8-for-25 (.320) over that stretch. In his latest game, he ripped a double and his first home run for Oklahoma City. After hitting just .133 in April at Double-A, the 22-year-old turned […]
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When Is Christian Scott Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)
Drafted in 2021, New York Mets pitching prospect Christian Scott quickly moved through the organization's ranks, posting a low ERA and strong K:BB ratios along the way. His success earned him a promotion to the big leagues earlier this season, recording five starts for the Mets in May. The righty held his own for an MLB […]
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Athletics Promote Henry Bolte To Double-A
The Oakland Athletics have promoted outfield prospect Henry Bolte to Double-A Midland. The 20-year-old was hitting .278 at High-A with 11 home runs and 28 stolen bases through 69 games. Although the former second-round draft pick didn't hit for average last season (.257), he displayed good power and speed as a 19-year-old, belting 14 home […]
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Mariners Promote Michael Morales To Double-A
The Seattle Mariners have promoted starting pitcher prospect Michael Morales to Double-A Arkansas. The former third-round draft pick was having a strong season at High-A, posting a 9-1 record with a 2.36 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and a 15.9% K-BB% in 15 starts. It's a far cry from the 5.91 and 4.53 ERA he recorded […]
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Luke Keaschall Moves Into MLB's Top-100 Prospects
Minnesota Twins second baseman prospect Luke Keaschall has moved into MLB.com's updated Top 100 Prospects list, now sitting at No. 95 overall. The 2023 second-round draft pick began the year at High-A (44 games) but was promoted to Double-A on May 27 and is currently hitting .303 there in 31 games. Across both levels this […]
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Shane Baz With Another Strong Outing In Latest Triple-A Start
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz had another strong showing at Triple-A Durham this past Wednesday, throwing 93 pitches (59 strikes) in five innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven. Baz has now started ten games for Durham, allowing two runs or less in the last five […]
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Moises Ballesteros Up 28 Spots In Latest Prospect Rankings
Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros moved up 28 spots to No. 61 overall in MLB.com's latest prospect rankings, the second-biggest jump aside from Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle, who jumped 31 spots. Ballesteros has been on fire this season, slashing .299/.372/.495 over 56 games at Double-A, and he's been even better so far in […]
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Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (July 1 - July 7)
As there are every week, there were lots of players to choose from, but I've narrowed it down... somewhat. I've got three batters, four pitchers, and a reliever with some interesting storylines this week that have caught my attention. Before we move on, let's glance back. For those keeping track of some of last week's […]
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When Is Owen Caissie Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)
Outside the regulars, the Cubs have tried multiple options in the outfield this season with little success. Alexander Canario, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and to a lesser extent Miles Mastrobuoni and Patrick Wisdom have seen a little time out there. Mike Tauchman was serviceable, but now he's on the IL until sometime after the All-Star break. The […]
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Jake Irvin Twirls Another Quality Start
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin pitched his seventh quality start in his last eight starts and 11th of the season after an 8-1 defeat of the Rays on Saturday. Irvin threw six innings of one-run ball, allowing just one hit and three walks while striking out five. The righty notched the win, finishing June […]
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Anthony Santander Blasts 22nd Home Run Saturday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander went 2-for-3 with a double and his 22nd home run of the season in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rangers. The 29-year-old also walked once, collected two RBI, and scored twice in the contest. Santander is no stranger to the long ball, but he is experiencing a power surge this […]
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Heston Kjerstad Hits Grand Slam, Gets On Base Four Times
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Heston Kjerstad hit a grand slam and got on base in each of his four plate appearances in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rangers. In addition to the slam, Kjerstad walked, was hit by a pitch, and was intentionally walked once. It was the 25-year-old's second consecutive game with a home […]
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Luis Rengifo With Another Multi-Hit Game Saturday
Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and stole his 21st base of the season in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Tigers. It was Rengifo's fourth consecutive multi-hit game and fifth in his last six. The switch-hitter now owns a .317-6-24-36-21 line with a .355 wOBA and 129 wRC+ on […]
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Logan O'Hoppe Homers For Second Straight Game
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe homered for the second straight game, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Tigers. It was O'Hoppe's third homer in his last six games and 12th of the season. The 24-year-old now owns a .273-12-38-37-1 line on the season, putting him in the […]
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Luis Castillo Will Start On Sunday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo will start Sunday against the Twins in the series finale. With no announced starter for Sunday's game after Bryan Woo was placed on the IL, it was speculated that the Mariners would go with their recent call-up, Jhonathan Diaz. Diaz had made a start earlier this month for the […]
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Miles Mikolas - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With a career ERA of 4.06 and K/9 of 6.54, Miles Mikolas is not a pitcher you want anchoring your fantasy rotation, but can be a reliable spot starter when the matchup calls for it. And that is just what we have […]
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Gordon Graceffo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper NL-Only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Gordon Graceffo was drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 MLB Draft and has quickly moved up the ranks in the organization, culminating with the Cardinals calling him up to the big leagues on Friday. This is despite not having a […]
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Vinnie Pasquantino Homers, Drives In Three Friday
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 10-3 win over the Guardians. The 26-year-old also walked once and scored twice in the contest. He's now hit safely in four of his last five games, going 6-for-19 (.316) during that stretch, and has recorded an […]
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Jackson Chourio Hits First Career Grand Slam
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio went 2-for-3 with a single and his first career grand slam in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cubs. The slam was all the scoring the Brewers would muster in the game but it proved to be enough to win it. It was also Chourio's ninth home run of the season […]
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Hits Seventh Home Run Friday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-4 in Friday's 16-5 loss to the Yankees. Kiner-Falefa singled and hit his seventh long ball of the season, a solo shot, while also scoring twice. June has been the former fourth-round draft pick's most productive month so far, posting a .322-3-15-12-0 line with a .355 wOBA, […]
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Gleyber Torres Homers, Drives In Three Friday
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres homered in his return to the lineup on Friday, going 2-for-4 in the 16-5 win over the Blue Jays while also logging a sacrifice fly that gave him three RBI on the day. His return comes after being benched the last two games for poor play. It has […]
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Bailey Ober Strikes Out Nine In No-Decision
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober pitched six innings of one-run ball in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners. Ober allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out nine batters, but did not factor into the decision. It was the 28-year-old's third straight quality start, although the prior two games both came against […]
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Jackson Merrill Launches 11th Home Run
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill went 1-for-5 in Friday's 9-2 win over the Red Sox, with his lone hit being a three-run home run in the fifth inning. It was Merrill's 11th long ball of the season and eighth in the month of June after swatting just three over the first two months of […]
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